Title:Surface Engineered Dendrimers: A Potential Nanocarrier for the Effective Management
of Glioblastoma Multiforme
Volume: 23
Issue: 9
Author(s): Rakesh Kumar Sahoo, Tanisha Gupta, Sanya Batheja, Amit Kumar Goyal and Umesh Gupta*
Affiliation:
- Department of Pharmacy, School of Chemical Sciences and Pharmacy, Central University of Rajasthan, Bandarsindri, Ajmer,
Rajasthan 305817, India
Keywords:
Glioblastoma multiforme, surface engineering, dendrimers, PAMAM, PLL, PPI.
Abstract: Gliomas are the most prevailing intracranial tumors, which account for approximately 36% of the primary
brain tumors of glial cells. Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) possesses a higher degree of malignancy among different
gliomas. The blood-brain barrier (BBB) protects the brain against infections and toxic substances by preventing
foreign molecules or unwanted cells from entering the brain parenchyma. Nano-carriers such as liposomes, nanoparticles,
dendrimers, etc. boost the brain permeability of various anticancer drugs or other drugs. The favorable properties
like small size, better solubility, and the modifiable surface of dendrimers have proven their broad applicability
in the better management of GBM. However, in vitro and in vivo toxicities caused by dendrimers have been a significant
concern. The presence of multiple functionalities on the surface of dendrimers enables the grafting of target
ligand and/or therapeutic moieties. Surface engineering improves certain properties like targeting efficiency, pharmacokinetic
profile, therapeutic effect, and toxicity reduction. This review will be focused on the role of different
surface-modified dendrimers in the effective management of GBM